Oțelul Galați is set to clash with Csikszereda in the first match of the 12th round of Romania’s Superliga. This much-anticipated game will begin at 18:00 and can be watched live on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
Both teams are struggling at the moment. Oțelul Galați is currently without a victory in their last six matches, managing only two draws. Meanwhile, Csikszereda sits at the bottom of the league table with just one point from 11 games.
Match Details
Probable Teams
Oțelul Galați (4-3-3): Dur-Bozoancă; Zator, Christopoulos, P. Iacob, M. Silva; A. Ciobanu, R. Brito, Pedro Nuno; Bordun, Correia, Patrick. Substitutes: M. Contra, D. Emilian Neicu, Zator, C. Olteanu, M. Frunză, Joao Paulino, Bălănică, Aftene, Dan Cristian Neicu. Injured: Sylla (suspended). Coach: Rui Duarte.
Csikszereda: E. Pap; Odor, Hegedus, Palmeș, Paszka; Veres, Csuros; Lima, Nyitra, Stahl; Eppel. Substitutes: Karacsony, Szabo, Vukovic, Bota, Magyar, Kukovec, Czekus, Tajti, Jebari, Szalay, Noveli, Horvath. Coach: Valentin Suciu.
Referee: Kovacs Istvan. Assistants: Marica Mihai Marius (1), Tunyogi Ferencz (2). VAR: Dima Iulian. AVAR: Artene Mihai-Ovidiu.
Key Statistics Before the Match
This match kicks off a crucial round for both teams, who are in dire need of points. Oțelul has managed only one win in their last ten matches, alongside four draws and five losses, whereas Csikszereda remains winless in the league with solely a single draw recorded (0-0 against Sepsi OSK).
Both teams have the highest number of matches with goals conceded, each allowing ten goals. Additionally, Oțelul has recorded the fewest successful dribbles in the first 11 rounds, totaling just 56. On the other hand, Csikszereda has faced the most shots on goal with 77 attempts against them.
Players like Cosmin Dur-Bozoancă, Paul Iacob (Oțelul), Eduard Pap, and Lorand Paszka (Csikszereda) have been consistent, playing every minute in the current season.
The two sides last met in the previous season, with each team claiming one victory and one match ending in a draw.
Superliga Standings
